• Steinernema carpocapsae

  carpocapsae nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus [...] ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests. Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes infect their hosts

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  for effective control of the mealybugs . Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body [...] ovipositor between the wax filaments on the lateral margins of the host. Oviposition generally lasts about 15-40 seconds. The larva of the parasitic wasp [...] vladimiri is used for the control of the following pests: Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) Vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) The parasitic wasp Anagyrus

• Apple scab

  What is apple scab? Apple scab is one of the most economically important fungal diseases of apple worldwide. Caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis [...] survives the winter in infected fallen leaves on the orchard floor. Within these leaves, the fungus forms pseudothecia, which produce ascospores that are released [...] Infections are favored by cool, wet conditions during spring and early summer, when spores dispersal and infection cycles occur most rapidly throughout the orchard

• Citripar

  make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label itself. Hang the tube on a place [...] advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The parasitic wasps are most effective at temperatures around 25°C/77°F. The lowest [...] mealybugs ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybugs ( Planococcus ficus ). Visual effect Pupae develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug

• Bean seed fly

  method, nematodes are applied to the soil. Growers can use their standard spraying equipment to apply the nematodes. Once introduced, the nematodes actively [...] typically has a shiny black or dark brown body with clear wings. The larvae, on the other hand, are small white maggots that can be found near the base of affected [...] worldwide. Adult flies lay eggs near the base of bean plants, and upon hatching, the larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the seeds and roots of young plants

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands [...] after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop [...] hot-spots, the beneficials search more effectively and as they lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The

• Mycotal FAQ

  penetrate the pest’s body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues, killing the insect. At high humidity, the fungus then grows through the insect [...] on the outside of the cadaver, which may Mycotal: how does it work? spread the infection to other vulnerable pests. How long is Mycotal effective? Mycotal [...] levels, spores can be formed on the outside of the affected insect which may infect other vulnerable pests. Is the effect visible? Dead, shriveled insects

• Two-spotted spider mite

  to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty [...] brown.The colour of the adults often depends on the crop in which they occur (e.g. on cucumbers they are often yellow-brown, on tomatoes they are mainly [...] many of them are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor

• Mealybugs and scales

  honeydew. The concealed habit and the protective covering of these insects mean that they are very well protected against natural enemies and also against synthetic [...] which, as well as the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering [...] is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew.

• Picusan

  lures the male and female weevils into the trap. Once in the trap, they cannot escape and are easy to detect, count and identify. This effectively reduces [...] in the top basket of the trap When using the kairomone: place the kairomone in the white bucket of the trap Pheromone and kairomone can be used simultaneously [...] reduces the reproductive potential of the population. Presentation Ten sets in a box. Preparation When using the pheromone: place the pheromone dispenser in